MSP Today
Decent day. Departures at 74%, arrivals slightly better at 78%. Early morning flights ran 21 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 91%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at MSP. 74% on-time. About 1 in 4 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 91%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 70%. That is a 21-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at MSP
Virgin Atlantic is the most reliable carrier at MSP with 67% on-time. SAS runs 38%. That is a 29-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
MSP Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 21-point swing at MSP. The early morning block runs at 91%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 88%. Hit 0% around 2am, peaked at 96% around 6am. Currently at 74%, well below the morning numbers. A 96-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 76%, last week 78%. Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
MSP has been bouncing between 51% and 93%. Best day was Apr 25 at 93%. Worst was Mar 18 at 51%. The norm is 80-86%, which is just how MSP runs.
About MSP Delays
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 74% on-time departures and 78% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field has averaged 76% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Early morning departures from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.